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💀Pingas Aug 6, 2012

Well since the begining of summer, i lost about 20 pounds, i was 137 and i'm not 119. I got myself in shape and i'm jogging, biking, swimming and more. And i was thinking i might join track. I'm only like 5'5 and i'm 119lbs. Would i be to short? Is it a bad idea? I want your feedback. Ps, i'm 15.
Traüger🏃Retired Aug 6, 2012

Track is usually a spring sport, so you could try out for cross country first. I was 5'5" and 120 when I was 15 and did alright.
Ghetto Monstazz Aug 6, 2012

just stick with swimming.
★Λubergine★ Aug 6, 2012

A lot of amateur runners, and even their coaches, mistakenly neglect weight-training. Though nothing trains you to run better than running, you should lift weights as well.

I'm 6' and 180-190 lbs, and I run a 5:50 mile. That's not all that great, but I am 30, so my peak is already past. I'd recommend, in addition to triathlon events, at least do pushups, pullups, and flutter-kicks. And don't do more than two events a day. But I'm no expert. Maybe someone else here knows a little more.
del565475 Aug 6, 2012

I'm 5'10 175. When I did cross country this year I placed 41 out of 478. I was 20 off from making provincials. (this was my first time running)
Blackbatman Aug 6, 2012

Height doesn't matter in running. I've seen kids shorter than you make varsity their first year, whether they were weight training or not. You should do track, just stick to distance events if you like jogging type stuff, meaning half mile and longer.
💀Pingas Aug 6, 2012

Blackbatman wrote:
Height doesn't matter in running. I've seen kids shorter than you make varsity their first year, whether they were weight training or not. You should do track, just stick to distance events if you like jogging type stuff, meaning half mile and longer.

I mean i'm going to be a sophmore and i'm on like 5'5 and i have shorter legs than most of the kids that do track.
Blackbatman Aug 6, 2012

Pingas wrote:
Blackbatman wrote:
Height doesn't matter in running. I've seen kids shorter than you make varsity their first year, whether they were weight training or not. You should do track, just stick to distance events if you like jogging type stuff, meaning half mile and longer.

I mean i'm going to be a sophmore and i'm on like 5'5 and i have shorter legs than most of the kids that do track.
Like I said. Shorter than you, legs and everything. They still kicked my ass in xc.
madam Aug 7, 2012

Go for cross country. Then track. It's about indurance. Go go it. You will be glad you did.
Boner Jams '03 Aug 7, 2012

Ran X-country in high school. State finalist my senior year. Very fun times and the craziest people you will ever meet. Hot girls as well. Once you get the 3 mile down, track is a breeze.
Ultimonster Aug 7, 2012

Pingas wrote:
Well since the begining of summer, i lost about 20 pounds, i was 137 and i'm not 119. I got myself in shape and i'm jogging, biking, swimming and more. And i was thinking i might join track. I'm only like 5'5 and i'm 119lbs. Would i be to short? Is it a bad idea? I want your feedback. Ps, i'm 15.

Dang. When I turned 15 I was 6-3 and 180. I went out like soccer so I did a lot of running like in track
💀Pingas Aug 7, 2012

Ultimonster wrote:
Pingas wrote:
Well since the begining of summer, i lost about 20 pounds, i was 137 and i'm not 119. I got myself in shape and i'm jogging, biking, swimming and more. And i was thinking i might join track. I'm only like 5'5 and i'm 119lbs. Would i be to short? Is it a bad idea? I want your feedback. Ps, i'm 15.

Dang. When I turned 15 I was 6-3 and 180. I went out like soccer so I did a lot of running like in track
Yeah, my height is like at 25%. 75% of kids my age are taller than me.
ㅆψℓعʂ Aug 7, 2012

★Λubergine★ wrote:
A lot of amateur runners, and even their coaches, mistakenly neglect weight-training. Though nothing trains you to run better than running, you should lift weights as well.

I'm 6' and 180-190 lbs, and I run a 5:50 mile. That's not all that great, but I am 30, so my peak is already past. I'd recommend, in addition to triathlon events, at least do pushups, pullups, and flutter-kicks. And don't do more than two events a day. But I'm no expert. Maybe someone else here knows a little more.

You make me feel very slow 😳
My House!! Aug 7, 2012

I started track my junior year. Now I'm a senior and I'm doing xc and I love both. I wish I did it sooner. Just go for it. Trust me you'll love it
࿈ ᏩᏞᎪᎠᏐᎪᎢᏫᎡ ࿈ Aug 7, 2012

Trauger Jogger wrote:
Track is usually a spring sport, so you could try out for cross country first. I was 5'5" and 120 when I was 15 and did alright.

That was when I could beat you 😔 now it's switched.
P.S. I'm going to miss you tomorrow at school 💔